Description

Borane-Methyl Sulfide Complex is a versatile and widely used reagent for selective reduction and hydroboration reactions in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a stable, easy-to-handle source of borane (BH₃), offering superior control and milder conditions compared to gaseous diborane. This makes it an indispensable tool for pharmaceutical intermediates, fine chemical production, and advanced material research, where precise functional group transformation is critical.

Application

• Selective Carbonyl Reduction: A preferred reagent for the chemoselective reduction of aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids to their corresponding alcohols.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key for constructing chiral centers and reducing sensitive functional groups in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing.
• Hydroboration of Alkenes and Alkynes: Used to generate organoboranes from unsaturated hydrocarbons, which are pivotal intermediates in Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and specialty agrochemicals requiring high-purity intermediates.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a curing agent or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a precursor to chiral borane complexes for enantioselective reductions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Borane-Methyl Sulfide Complex
CAS No.	13292-87-0
Molecular Formula	C₂H₉BS
Molecular Weight	75.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Borane-Methyl Sulfide; Borane Dimethyl Sulfide Complex; Borane-DMS; Borane Methyl Sulfide Adduct; Dimethyl Sulfide-Borane; BH₃•S(CH₃)₂; Methyl Sulfide Borane; Borane Trimethylamine Complex Alternative
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Quality Control

Our Borane-Methyl Sulfide Complex is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and safety data is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This compound is highly volatile and easily oxidized; it must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Borane content)	≥ 10.0 M in DMS (Typical)
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.